Which of the following situations is an example of abstinence?
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You are at your friend Kate’s birthday party. Kate’s parents are not home so some kids are drinking alcohol. You decide to drink with them.
You are at your friend Kate’s birthday party. Kate’s parents are not home so some kids are drinking alcohol. You decide to drink with them.
You are at the mall with some friends. James pulls out a pack of cigarettes and asks if you want one. You decide to smoke a cigarette.
You are at the mall with some friends. James pulls out a pack of cigarettes and asks if you want one. You decide to smoke a cigarette.
You are hanging out at a park with your teammates. Lisa pulls out a six-pack of beer to share with everyone. You decide to drink a can of soda.
You are hanging out at a park with your teammates. Lisa pulls out a six-pack of beer to share with everyone. You decide to drink a can of soda.
You invite your friend Tom to your house. When he arrives, you see him smoking. He asks if you want to join him. You decide to smoke with him.
You are hanging out at a park with your teammates. Lisa pulls out a six-pack of beer to share with everyone. You decide to drink a can of soda.
The correct answer is:
You are hanging out at a park with your teammates. Lisa pulls out a six-pack of beer to share with everyone. You decide to drink a can of soda.
The situation that is an example of abstinence is:
You are hanging out at a park with your teammates. Lisa pulls out a six-pack of beer to share with everyone. You decide to drink a can of soda.
Abstinence refers to the decision to abstain or refrain from engaging in certain behaviors or activities, usually those that are considered unhealthy or harmful. In this situation, while others are choosing to drink alcohol, you consciously decide not to and instead opt for a non-alcoholic beverage. By choosing to abstain from drinking alcohol, you are practicing abstinence.